School of the Flower
Six Organs of Admittance · 2005
39 min · 8 tracks
A meditative blend of acoustic textures and ethereal melodies that evoke a sense of introspection and nature's quiet beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eighth Cognition / All You've Left — This opening track sets the tone with its layered instrumentation and contemplative atmosphere, seamlessly blending two distinct musical ideas into a cohesive introduction.
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School of the Flower — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its extended runtime, allowing for explorative improvisation that reflects Chasny's unique approach to composition.
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Procession of Cherry Blossom Spirits — This track highlights a delicate balance between melody and texture, offering listeners a serene yet complex experience that exemplifies Chasny’s mastery of atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and meditative quality showcase a unique blend of folk and avant-garde elements.
What we noticed
- The album features long, flowing tracks that often exceed five minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- Acoustic guitar serves as the primary instrument, layered with subtle electronic textures and field recordings to create a rich soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative moments for reflection
- tranquil landscapes for quiet evenings
- gentle pacing that unfolds gradually
- introspective soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, School of the Flower is the fifth album by Six Organs of Admittance, showcasing Ben Chasny's evolving sound after the critically acclaimed Dark Noontide. At this point in his career, Chasny had established himself as a prominent figure in the experimental music scene, pushing boundaries between folk, drone, and psych rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Chasny· EARTH· Grouper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eighth Cognition / All You've Left 5:22
- 2 Words for Two 1:40
- 3 Saint Cloud 5:36
- 4 Procession of Cherry Blossom Spirits 3:30
- 5 Home 3:53
- 6 School of the Flower 13:31
- 7 Thicker Than a Smokey 3:12
- 8 Lisboa 2:58
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